plainfieldguy

plainfieldguy

education, school nursing, med-surg, urgent care

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  1. policies and procedures

    plainfieldguy replied to sarenymRN's topic in School

    Hi SarenymRN, I work as a sub school nurse from time to time in NJ and I've seen binders with exactly the kind of guidelines that you're talking about. I don't know who created the binders, but it...

  2. non-religious overseas medical work

    plainfieldguy replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if you're looking for a short term or long term assignment, but I volunteer with Refuge International to Guatemala. They go several times/year. Also, check out One Nurse At A...

  3. The Week Before School Starts

    plainfieldguy replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    Ask if you can get into the office a day or two before the official start day. I used to do that as a teacher and spent the time organizing my classroom, putting up bulletin boards, etc. I'm sure you...

  4. Med surg to urgent care?

    plainfieldguy replied to BiotoBSNtoFNP's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    If you're interested in being a FNP, then I would think that urgent care would allow you to see a nice range of conditions that a FNP would be responsible for. Personally, I'm glad to have left...

  5. Middle School/High School Nurses

    plainfieldguy replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Check out a teacher's store if there is one nearby. They often have health-related posters and posters with positive self-esteem messages that you can hang in the room. The 'dollar store' is another...

  6. men in school nursing

    plainfieldguy posted a topic in School

    Hello all, I'm a former MS/HS teacher who switched to nursing a few years ago. I'm thinking about returning to the education environment as a school nurse. Do you think that my being a male nurse...

  7. good job for a new grad?

    plainfieldguy replied to hawksrn2014's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I agree with amoLucia and Maddy's Minion... if that's the only offer you have then it's better to have A job than NO job. Also, working with peds patients (and their parents!!!) is a huge skill in...

  8. How long does it take to receive a license number?

    plainfieldguy replied to rnaria's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The NJ Board of Nursing is under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs... when my license was taking too long I sent an email to the commissioner to complain and they actually called me back! Maybe you...

  9. Ways to PROVE how bad I want to be a medsurg nurse

    plainfieldguy replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Here are a few suggestions that I could think of: -Show her that you've applied/been accepted to a BSN program. Even if you don't have the BSN many hospitals will be satisfied if you are enrolled in...

  10. Rocephin Injections

    plainfieldguy replied to bmarjie1's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    All patients in our center wait 15-20min after any injection or medication. You never know what meds they took before walking in the door that may impact their

  11. Nursing in a Third World Country

    plainfieldguy replied to awojcik's topic in General Nursing

    It is definitely worth the experience! As a nursing student you may be limited in what you can do so check with the organization. Some trips are specifically for nursing students--I believe...

  12. Medical Mission Trips

    plainfieldguy replied to sky_blue's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Guatemala in Oct 2013 with Refuge International. It was a wonderful experience and the organization is very organized. I felt safe the entire time and even had the opportunity to be an OR...

  13. suggestions for urgent care nurse?

    plainfieldguy posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hey all, I'm leaving med-surg nursing (hospital) to go to an urgent care center. Any suggestions or tips to help me transition? Any nursing topics or skills I should brush up on before starting?...

  14. Best assignment?

    plainfieldguy replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Students could watch a movie, or movie clips, with characters with mental illness (e.g., Silver Linings Playbook, Girl Interrupted, As Good As It Gets) and analyze the character's behavior, create a...

  15. Type of PhD

    plainfieldguy replied to SoJoFlo's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would agree with llg Guide that it depends on the university and the position you are applying for. If you had PhD in healthcare administration and were being hired to teach courses in nursing...

  16. suggestions for urgent care nurse?

    plainfieldguy replied to plainfieldguy's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    thanks for the advice.. new job starts this week!

  17. Medical Missions for Nurses?????

    plainfieldguy replied to jinjewl32's topic in General Nursing

    I'm traveling with Refuge International in Oct 2013 to San Raymundo, Guatemala. This will be my first trip with them, but hopefully the first of many. They organize other trips to different locations...

  18. RVCC program

    plainfieldguy posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello all, I'm planning to enroll in RVCC's nursing program--but doing some of the pre-reqs first. I know they have a bizarre system of requiring applicants to finish A&P2 by Jan in order to be...

  19. interested in designer scrubs?

    plainfieldguy posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey guys, Our female counterparts have a zillion choices when it comes to purchasing scrub tops (unless the employer is strict)... and I'm wondering would guys be interested in having more choices...

  20. Where to buy scrubs in NJ?

    plainfieldguy replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just bought some scrub tops at the Tafford Scrub Shop on Route 1 (near the Menlo Park Mall). They had a decent selection of solid colors for men/unisex and the women's options were very plentiful....

  21. thank you, nurses!

    plainfieldguy posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    when a friend asked me recently why i have decided to leave education after 17 years to go back to school to become a nurse, i gave him a quick answer--to make a difference. he pretty much balked at...

  22. companion/sitter?

    plainfieldguy posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello all! I recently saw a job posting for a companion/sitter in a hospital, but it didn't give a description of job responsibilities. Any idea what that might entail? I'm thinking it could be a...

  23. thank you, nurses!

    plainfieldguy posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    When a friend asked me recently why I have decided to leave education after 17 years to go back to school to become a nurse, I gave him a quick answer--to make a difference. He pretty much balked at...

  24. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    plainfieldguy replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm getting ready to start a nursing program myself...taking A&P now. After 17 years in education I still don't feel like I do anything rewarding. But I want to stay in a field with...